Got the front mocked up. With the diff at around 0° my caster is +13°. If I point the pinion at the TC, caster is still +7°/. Will pull knuckles and begin a C&T.
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What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (46 Viewers)
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Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
Will post some later. Feel like I got my ass kicked. Everything went well. Just need to bleed the clutch and adjust it. Next weekend I'm going to look at some leaking wheel cylinders I have.
thebigredrocker
SILVER Star
Got my Steering conversion wrapped up.
Wished I was out in the '77 just Cruising yesterday - instead , spent most of the day try to change the front unit bearings on an '05 Chevy Equinox w/aluminum front spindles . OEM's really need to invest in anti-seize , all I got to say about that . Finished up at 9pm last night , but I did get to use the new -4 tip on my Harris torch...
Sarge
Sarge
74HogGuy
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Where did you get the nice hoses made?
thebigredrocker
SILVER Star
I made the hoses myself using Fragola Army/Navy fittings. The 10 feet of hose came in a Fragola bag but is made by Parker. All purchased through Summit.
I made 4 hoses, total cost for hose, hose ends and adapters was $170.00. So $42.50 per hose. Kinda pricey. I did like the fact I was about to build them in my garage and figure out the routing at my leisure.
I made 4 hoses, total cost for hose, hose ends and adapters was $170.00. So $42.50 per hose. Kinda pricey. I did like the fact I was about to build them in my garage and figure out the routing at my leisure.
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It's the little things that make even the most irritating tasks bearable, Sarge!! I hope your -4 tip was everything you thought it would... and more!!
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Header is painted and 60 series trans X-member is modded and installed...TANK is a roller now! WOOHOO!
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Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
Got the knuckles off. A lot easier than I imagined. I did the field repair short-cut. I'm also learning a bunch about what parts the POs installed. Apparently I have 60 birfs and 60 or mini knuckles.
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Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Hi all,
Just got the rig back on the road yesterday (Sunday) for the first time since November!
Over the winter I replaced the rotted & bent-up front fenders with home-made tube fenders.
Also, built a new frame-mounted spare tire carrier (to replace old rattly one.)
Got a club trail run in two weeks, so need to get the rig ready for freeway and trail use!
Regards,
Alan
Just got the rig back on the road yesterday (Sunday) for the first time since November!
Over the winter I replaced the rotted & bent-up front fenders with home-made tube fenders.
Also, built a new frame-mounted spare tire carrier (to replace old rattly one.)
Got a club trail run in two weeks, so need to get the rig ready for freeway and trail use!
Regards,
Alan
Hi all,
Just got the rig back on the road yesterday (Sunday) for the first time since November!
Over the winter I replaced the rotted & bent-up front fenders with home-made tube fenders.
Also, built a new frame-mounted spare tire carrier (to replace old rattly one.)
Got a club trail run in two weeks, so need to get the rig ready for freeway and trail use!
Regards,
Alan
Congrats! Uh,...pics?
It heats great , have been trying to find a small rosebud for this old Harris for years , no luck . The last two welding tips had to come from Ireland - took over a month . I can't complain , I've had this torch for 25yrs and not a sign of wear despite running the snot out of it . Picked up a great used demolition model a few years ago that runs on propane - 36" long 62 series that will cut 8" easily . Was really tempted to use that on this GM - but the look on my sister in law's face when I got the Steelworker out was bad enough . It still took 2 air chisels to break the passenger side loose , one being the local fire department's rescue cutter...
Don't buy a used Equinox , please .
Sarge
40Habits
Sure... why not
Pulled the transfer case to fix a small leak that has been driving me nuts.
Then tested it.
Then tested it.
74HogGuy
Lifetime Rookie
Got my eye candy back from the paint shop. Stock steelies widened to 8" by Stockton wheel. Epoxy primed then painted Cygnus white. Going to take them this afternoon to have the 35x12.5 KM2s mounted this afternoon.
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
Nice wheels, Stockton does excellent work!
35s, Nice! Go big or go home!
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